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Al Qudra Lakes: The Desert You Can Drive To

Man made lakes in the sand with flamingos, oryx and a long cycle track, forty minutes from the city and free: the do it yourself alternative to a desert safari.

Kite Beach and the Jumeirah Shoreline

A free public beach with a running track, food trucks and the Burj Al Arab on the horizon: what Kite Beach is, who it suits, and the other Jumeirah stretches worth knowing.

The Dubai Fountain: Where to Stand and When to Go

The free show at the foot of the Burj Khalifa runs every half hour into the evening: the good viewing spots, the ones that cost money, and how to avoid the crush.